The iPad (2022) completes the cycle with its renewed design and USB-C port on par with the company’s other tablets. And despite being the entry-level tablet in the catalog (despite keeping the previous generation as the cheapest model), there are some choices that make proposals like the Xiaomi Pad 5 more interesting. We compare them to know their characteristics, differences and prices.
With iPad (2022) and Xiaomi Pad 5
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specifications |
iPad (2022) |
Xiaomi pad 5 |
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Dimensions |
248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm and 477 grams |
254.7 x 166.3 x 6.9mm and 511 grams |
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Screen |
10.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD with a resolution of 1640 x 2360 pixels, a refresh rate of 60 Hz and a brightness of 500 nits |
11″ IPS LCD in 16:10 format with 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution, 60 Hz or 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10, Dolby Vision and one billion colors |
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Processor | Memory | storage |
A14 Bionic (5nm) | 4GB RAM | 64 or 256GB |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | 6GB | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 |
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cameras |
Rear: 12 MP wide angle | Front: 12 MP ultra wide angle |
13MP rear | 8MP front |
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Drums |
Up to 10 hours of autonomy |
8720 mAh – fast charge at 33W and PD 3.0 |
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operating system |
iPad OS 16 |
Android 11/12 and MIUI for Pad |
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connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (optional, Wi-Fi + Cellular model only), USB-C (2.0) |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C port |
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Other |
Stereo speakers, Apple Pencil 1 support and keyboard with Magic Keyboard Folio trackpad, Touch ID |
Four speakers and compatibility with accessories such as Xiaomi Smart Pen and Xiaomi Pad Keyboard, face recognition |
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Price |
From €579 |
From €399.99 |
2022 Apple iPad 10.9-inch (Wi-Fi, 64GB) – Silver (10th gen)
Xiaomi Pad 5 – 11 inch tablet (Wi-Fi, 2K+ 120Hz screen, 128 GB internal memory, 6 GB RAM, 8720 mAh battery), pearl white color
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design: We start with the physical appearance. They are two very similar tablets, with thin edges, without buttons on the front. They can be recognized by the format, which is more square (4:3) on the iPad and more oblong (16:10) on the Xiaomi.
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Screen: Xiaomi bets on an 11-inch IPS LCD screen compatible with High Dynamic Range HDR10 and Dolby Vision, which, together with the 16:10 format, makes it an interesting option for the consumption of multimedia content. Next to, can be set to 120Hz for more liquid in menus and applications. The iPad (2022) screen is simpler, at 60Hz and lacks HDR support. The 4:3 format is interesting for reading.
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Processor, RAM and storage: In this section, the iPad wins, since the A14 Bionic processor and 4 GB of RAM are a good pair to perfectly run the iPadOS 16 operating system, as well as video games, and you can choose between 64 or 256 GB of memory. The Xiaomi has the Snapdragon 860 and 6GB of RAM. The experience is good too, but in games that require graphics power, you may need to adjust the level of detail to get more fluidity. The storage space is 128 or 256 GB.
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cameras: The iPad (2022) changed the position of the front camera, now on the side, but it’s still there 12 MP ultra wide angle with center framing, so the video calls are of high quality. And the stern isn’t far behind. They offer a better result than that of the Xiaomi Pad 5, 13 MP on the back and 8 MP on the front.
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Drums: Apple promises approx. 10 hours battery per charge, and it is true that it is well optimized for the operating system so that it offers hours of entertainment. The Pad 5’s battery is 8720mAh and has a 33W fast charge, but if you give it some power you can see it drop significantly, especially when set to 120Hz.
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connectivity: the two tablets have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB-Cbut in the iPad 10 we have Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, as well as a GPS version with 5G (more expensive, yes).
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operating system: iPadOS 16 and Android 12 with the MIUI for Pad Customization Layer. It’s a matter of tastebut in iPadOS 16 we find more applications adapted to large screens and in Android 12 access to greater freedom of customization and apps that Apple does not allow in its store such as KODI, torrent manager, etc.
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Price: and we end up with quite a differentiating point. Although the Xiaomi Pad 5 has an MSRP of €399.99, you can usually find it on sale for €300 or less. The iPad (2022) has become significantly more expensive since the last generation, 200 euros to be exact. Part of the 579 euros in the official Apple Store and authorized retailers.
iPad (2022) VS Xiaomi Pad 5, which one to buy?
Two tablets with a similar design, but with very different properties. The quality of Apple tablets is known for its wide range of applications adapted to large screens and their smooth operation and support for software updates, which almost all Android tablets fail.
But that doesn’t mean Android tablets aren’t interesting. If it is only to be used to consume multimedia content, both the Xiaomi Pad 5 and the iPad (2022) will more than fulfill, and the Pad 5 supports high dynamic range and allows the installation of KODI. If it is to be used for productivity and it is true that the Pad 5 is compatible with pens and Bluetooth keyboards (its official keyboard is not available in Spanish), the experience with the iPad is better. Even Procreate, one of the best illustration apps, is available for iPadOS.
Y when price is the most important factorThe Xiaomi Pad 5 can be found around 270-300 euros in sale periods, while the iPad 10 does not fall below 500 euros, with a discount around 540 euros.
2022 Apple iPad 10.9-inch (Wi-Fi, 64GB) – Silver (10th gen)
Xiaomi Pad 5 – 11 inch tablet (Wi-Fi, 2K+ 120Hz screen, 128 GB internal memory, 6 GB RAM, 8720 mAh battery), pearl white color
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